Casey, Andrews, Poulter, Minchin Pass, Townsend, Taramakau

7-10 Sept 2019

Five set off from Andrews Shelter at 0930 for a 6 hour forest walk to the site of the old Casey Hut then up the Poulter River to Trust Poulter Hut.

Early evening light on snowy mountains seen from a broad Poulter River valley was a sight to behold. A cold, clear night encouraged us to light the open fire. Bad move. The fire-place has a very high front which lets a good proportion of the smoke go into the hut. Angela cooked a delicious noodle meal from a PTC recipe.

We put on smoky clothes at 0630 and were away before 8am. Forty minutes up from the hut we stopped for a look at the modern Poulter Hut then on through a forest track to Lake Minchin.